Misc (5) Flashcards
What are 4 causes of Chronic Liver failure
Hepatitis
Alcohol Liver disease
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
PBC
what are 3 signs of chronic liver failure
Jaundice
Hepatic encephalopathy
Ascites
What is a complication of ascites in regards to the lungs / chest
Fluid can move around lungs / chest ==> breathlessness
What is a common cause of asictes
Cirrhosis
what 2 treatments can be given for ascites
low sodium diet
Diuretics
Malnutrition is common in what Px
IBD
3 causes of a perforated viscus ==> Peritonitis
diverticulitis
appendicitis
peptic ulcer
Genetic component of Coeliac
Hereditary AI
What part of the intestine does Coeliac affect
Small intestine villi
What 2 diseases are increased in risk as a bi-product of Coeliac disease
Coronary Artery Disease
Small bowel Cancer